Issues and Policy
Tax and Financing
Co-op CEO to Congress: Help Expand Rural Broadband by Passing RURAL Act
Co-ops’ ability to expand broadband service could be limited unless Congress changes the tax cod
Environment
N.C. Co-ops Invest $1 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
North Carolina co-ops are creating one of the largest co-op-owned EV charging networks.
Energy Innovation
NRECA President: Co-ops Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Service
Virtual reality programs could be used to help train new co-op employees.
Environment
America’s Electric Co-ops Support WOTUS Repeal Rule
“The 2015 rule would have increased costs and regulatory hurdles for electric co-ops to build an
Broadband
NRECA Urges Congress to Include Crucial Data in Broadband Mapping Bill
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson says any broadband mapping bill should include easy way to challenge data.
Tax and Financing
Along Those Lines, Episode 12: The Push for Congress to Save Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
In the latest podcast episode, learn why it's vital for Congress to pass the RURAL Act.
Broadband
With State Greenlight, Four Co-ops in Mississippi Enter Broadband Space
Electric co-ops react to a state law lifting uncertainty on delivering rural broadband in Mississi
Energy Innovation
Four Co-ops Among Top Utilities for Adding Solar, Energy Storage to Grid
Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative was No. 1 in adding watt-hours of energy storage per customer.
Energy Innovation
New Mexico Co-op Halfway to Solar Goal as State Mandates Carbon-Free Energy
A new state law mandating 100% renewables by 2050? New Mexico’s Kit Carson Electric Co-op is wel
Tax and Financing
Q&A: How Co-op Priorities Are Faring in Congress This Year
Congress has less than two months of legislative days left this year to pass co-op priorities.